GET UP, Inc. announced the start of their C.C. Antoine Black History celebration.

They did so by revealing a plaque, signed by President Obama, that honors Antoine's military service.

Also recognized was Antoine's brother and father (Petro Carpentier Antoine and Felix Antoine).

The three represent service in the War of 1812 and the Civil War.

The plaque was given to the great grand-daughter and great great-grandson of C.C. Antoine.

C.C. Antoine was Louisiana's third black Lieutenant Governor.

For the next week, different events will be held to discuss Black History.

Workshops, empowerment conferences and film viewing will be free and held for the public to enjoy.

"The most important thing is giving credit to a pioneer that actually did amazing things for the city that we live in," said GET UP Chairman, Craig Lee. "Our goal is to make our celebration into the world's largest Black History celebration."

The first event is Sunday, February 16th, 2014.

It's a Black History Film Viewing and Discussion in Downtown Shreveport.

From 4pm-9pm at Southern University, the film '12 Years a Slave' will be showing.

Other events include:

Empowerment Workshops

Monday-Thursday, February 17th-20th from 10am-2pm. 5 Caddo Parish High Schools

The 1st Louisiana 'Third Eye' Empowerment Conference

Thursday, February 20th, at 6pm. Held at Midway #1 Baptist Church

Black History Film Viewing: The Butler

Friday, February 21st, from 6-9pm at Southern University

The C.C. Antoine Black History Fest

Saturday, February 22nd, from 7am-7pm at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds

The C.C. Antoine Community Clean-Up

Sunday, February 23rd, from 9am-12pm starting at the C.C. Antoine Historic Home

Black History Film Viewing: Hidden Colors

Sunday, February 23rd, 4-9pm at Southern University

For more information you can call Craig Lee at 318.779.3087.

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